JAMES CONNER NEWS

Expected to play Saturday Conner (knee) is expected to play Saturday night against the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Along with Rapoport's report, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com indicated Friday that Conner -- who is officially listed as questionable after being deemed a limited practice participant Tuesday through Thursday -- was trending in the right direction ahead of the contest. In any case, confirmation of the running back's Week 17 status will arrive once the Cardinals' inactives are revealed prior to the team's 8:10 ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward playing Saturday Conner (knee) is "trending in the right direction" to play Saturday against the Rams, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Conner left last Sunday's Week 16 game against the Panthers early in the second half and was unable to return. However, he got in a trio of limited practice sessions this week, and coach Jonathan Gannon has sounded optimistic about the veteran running back's chances of suiting up for Week 17. DeeJay Dallas and Michael Carter filled in for Conner last week, as Trey Benson (ankle) was also out. Like Conner, Benson is listed questionable for Saturday's contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals issue injury updates for James Conner and Trey Benson vs Rams James Conner is listed as questionable for Saturday's game after three consecutive limited practices.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Officially questionable for Saturday Conner (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Conner made an early departure from this past Sunday's loss in Carolina due to a knee injury, which contained him to limited listings on all three Week 17 practice reports. The Cardinals held practice Wednesday and Thursday, the latter of which Conner was spotted with a sleeve on his right leg, per Mackie. Coach Jonathan Gannon told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com earlier Thursday that Conner has made "good progress" in his recovery, but he also was unsure of the statuses of both Conner and fellow RB Trey Benson (ankle), who also is listed as questionable. Ultimately, Arizona will post its list of inactives for Saturday's game about 90 minutes before an 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if either or both RBs are inhibited or sidelined, Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas are the next options at the position.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Conner (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the wake of hurting his knee this past Sunday in Carolina, Conner has put together a limited walkthrough Tuesday and a capped session one day later, a practice regimen that has been mimicked by his top backup Trey Benson (ankle). Thursday's injury report will reveal whether or not the pair have designations ahead of Saturday's game at the Rams, but if Conner is active this weekend, he likely would retain his role as Arizona's lead runner. Aside from Conner and Benson, Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas are the healthy RBs on the active roster.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals injury report: James Conner, Trey Benson listed as limited on Tuesday The Cardinals had a walkthrough on Tuesday to start the week. Check out their first injury report of the week.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Limited in first Week 17 practice Conner (knee) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Despite exiting Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers with the knee injury, Conner looks like he still has a chance at being available for the Cardinals' Week 17 matchup with the Rams on Saturday. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said as much earlier Tuesday, and Conner backed up that optimism by being able to take the field for the Cardinals' first Week 17 session, albeit with a cap on his reps. Even if Conner makes enough progress in his recovery from the injury to play Saturday, he could be in store for a lighter workload than he's handled in previous weeks, as the Cardinals have no incentive to push him while the team has been eliminated from playoff contention.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

James Conner, Trey Benson "both have a chance to play" vs. Rams The Cardinals’ top two running backs are hurt but both have a chance to play against the Rams in Week 17.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Could play in Week 17 Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Tuesday that Conner (knee) has a chance to play in Sunday's game against the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Even though they were eliminated from the playoffs after Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers, the 7-8 Cardinals aren't looking to shut Conner down due to the knee injury he suffered in Week 16. That said, given that Arizona has little at stake over the final two games of the season, Conner may not be cleared to play Sunday if the knee injury affects his practice participation leading up to the contest. Even if Conner gets the green light to suit up, the Cardinals could also look to lighten his workload in order to preserve his health heading into next season. With Trey Benson (ankle) also working through an injury that kept him sidelined for the loss to Carolina, Michael Carter would be the next man up for work out of the backfield if neither Conner nor Benson are able to play in Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Six years after Kyler Murray was the No. 1 pick, he's still trying to turn Cardinals into a winner

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DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Cardinals-Rams injury updates: James Conner dealing with knee The Arizona Cardinals are dealing with a number of key injuries, including to starting running back James Conner.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, James Conner among injured in NFL's Week 16 Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen and James Conner were among the key players injured in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • UPI.COM

Cardinals fall short of playoffs for 3rd straight season with loss to lowly Panthers

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) banged up vs. Panthers Arizona Cardinals standout running back James Conner injured his right knee during Sunday’s 36-30 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers.Con...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Panthers eliminate Cardinals from playoffs on Hubbard's TD run in overtime for 36-30 win

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Cardinals' James Conner Exits Game With Apparent Injury James Connor heads to the medical tent to have his knee evaluated.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Arizona Cardinals injury update: James Conner, Jonah Williams hurt in 3rd quarter On one third-quarter play, the Cardinals suffered injuries to two key offensive players, right tackle Jonah Williams and running back James...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Injures knee Sunday Conner suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game at Carolina, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner went in the sideline tent in the third quarter, and after some time he was deemed questionable to return. At the time of his exit, he was putting together a big performance, turning 19 touches into 166 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown. With Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve and Trey Benson (ankle) inactive, DeeJay Dallas and Michael Carter are the healthy running backs on Arizona's active roster.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: James Conner Punches It In for 6-Yard Touchdown Cardinals RB James Conner punches it in for Cardinals first touchdown of the day.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: James Conner Finds Gap For 40-Yard Run Cardinals RB James Conner finds the gap and rushes for 40 yards.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Conner, Swift among 4 must-start Week 16 fantasy football running backs James Conner and D’Andre Swift are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s four must-start fantasy football running backs for Week 16.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Kyler Murray, Cardinals look to keep slim playoff hopes alive when they visit Panthers

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DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press